The Esther Matthew Tonlagha Foundation held a five-day programme of free medical check-ups and eye surgeries in Oporoza, the headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Delta State.
More than 2,000 people from the area and nearby communities received treatment.
The outreach took place during the Amaseikumor Festival and included checks for conditions such as diabetes, arthritis and high blood pressure, along with eye examinations and operations.
Maton Engineering Nigeria Limited supported the effort.
Dr Esther Matthew Tonlagha, who founded the organisation, said the programme forms part of wider work to help people in the Niger Delta.
Over the past three years the foundation has also given cash to women who run small businesses, offered medical help to people with sickle cell disease, and supported students who want to learn technical skills.
One beneficiary, a woman from Oporoza, explained how the services changed things for her.
“We are so happy that this programme has come as a blessing and hope restorer,” she told reporters.
“The treatments we received in the past five days have given us hope again.”
Community leaders welcomed the initiative.
They pointed out that many residents struggle to reach hospitals because of distance and cost.
The free care allowed people to deal with health problems they had carried for a long time.
The foundation has run similar medical events before, but this one stood out because of its scale and the number of eye surgeries it completed.
Staff and volunteers worked steadily from 6 to 11 April to see everyone who turned up.
Matthew Tonlagha, chairman of Maton Engineering, has joined his wife in community projects for years.
Their combined support made the programme possible without charge to any patient.
Health workers on the ground said they treated common issues that affect rural areas, such as untreated eye problems that can lead to blindness.
They also distributed medicines and glasses where needed.
This latest effort shows how private organisations can step in where government services fall short.
Residents now call for closer teamwork between NGOs and public bodies so that more communities gain regular access to basic health care.
The Esther Matthew Tonlagha Foundation plans to continue its activities across Delta State and beyond.
Its focus remains on practical help that improves daily life for ordinary families.
